Gianluigi Buffon

Italy · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2012

Keeper with superb reflexes and leadership who guarded goal for a generation

Nicknames Gigi, Superman

73.1OVR#4 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping86.2
  • Speed17.5
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement17.4
  • Football IQ79.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical73.8
  • Mental93.5
  • Career93.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity99
  2. GK Positioning97
  3. Reflexes96
  4. Leadership96
  5. Concentration96
  6. Reactions95
  7. Big-Game Temperament95
  8. Consistency95
  9. Loyalty95
  10. Diving93

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 86.2

  • Diving93
  • Handling88
  • Reflexes96
  • GK Positioning97
  • One-on-Ones92
  • Commanding Area85
  • Kicking75
  • Distribution75
  • Sweeping75

Speed 17.5

  • Top Speed50
  • Acceleration55
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 17.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 79.5

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness93
  • Game Management90
  • Tactical Creativity45

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 73.8

  • Strength82
  • Stamina80
  • Agility85
  • Balance82
  • Recovery92
  • Reactions95
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels88
  • Aggression60

Mental 93.5

  • Big-Game Temperament95
  • Leadership96
  • Selflessness90
  • Concentration96
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 93.2

  • Consistency95
  • Longevity99
  • Achievements85
  • Durability92
  • Loyalty95

Profile

Born
28 January 1978
Height
192 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1995–2023
Prime
2002-2012

Club career

  • 1995–2001 Parma
  • 2001–2018 Juventus
  • 2018–2019 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2019–2021 Juventus
  • 2021–2023 Parma

Honours

World Cup 1

2006 Italy

Europa League 1

1999 Parma

League title · Serie A Juventus 10

2001–02, 2002–03, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 1

2018–19

Coppa Italia 6

1998–99, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21

Supercoppa Italiana 7

1999, 2002, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2020

Trophée des Champions 1

2018

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 1

2002–03

World Cup Golden Glove 1

2006

Serie A Footballer of the Year 1

2016–17

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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